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‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump

The Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’

The Independent UK

Fed-Up Republicans Want Trump Impeached After Threatening to Destroy 'Entire' Iran: 'Unhinged Supervillain'

President Trump faces backlash from both Republicans and Democrats over his threats to Iran, sparking calls for impeachment.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

President Donald Trump’s administration recently asked a rare committee known informally as the “God Squad” to scrap all protections for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, along with other marine life in the Gulf of Mexico. This move, made in service of the oil and gas industry, could lead to the…

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Democratic Lawmaker Moves to Impeach Hegseth, Accuses Him of 'Violating His Oath of Office'

Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) also called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president, citing what she described as "deranged statements" about the Iran conflict

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Bid As Iran War Stokes US Constitutional Clash

A growing impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war is intensifying debate in Washington, with some lawmakers raising broader concerns about presidential authority, Congress war powers, and the constitutional balance of power in the US.

International Business Times UK

Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order?

Retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by military commanders in light of Trump's recent threats against Iran.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth opens his own Strait of Hormuz in public flatulence episode, mocked by Iran officials

The Secretary of War is droppin' bombs.

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Candace Owens sparks debate after mocking F-15 pilot rescue story as “identical” to Iron Man opening scene

Candace Owens stirred debate after comparing a viral US pilot rescue story to the opening of Iron Man. The clip, narrated by Pete Hegseth, used dramatic and religious imagery, prompting mixed reactions online. While some found it inspiring, others questioned its storytelling style, blurring the line between real events and…

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth Compares Rescued Airman to Jesus Christ Rising From the Dead in Controversial Easter Briefing

Pete Hegseth's Easter remarks comparing a rescued airman to Jesus sparked debates on Christian nationalism in the military. Also, explore reactions to Trump's threats against Iran's infrastructure.

International Business Times UK

'Shot down on a Friday': Pete Hegseth likens Iran rescue to Easter resurrection

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth drew parallels between a downed airman's rescue and Jesus Christ's resurrection, stating the pilot was "flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday." President Trump echoed this sentiment, suggesting divine support for the US-Iran conflict.

The Times of India

Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about committing war crimes in Iran

The US president has threatened to bomb energy facilities in Iran if the regime does not meet his deadline

The Independent UK

Military brass stand up to Pete Hegseth’s crusade, even the pope has had enough

When the pontiff weighs in, you should listen.

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Iran-US war latest: Iranians burn American and Israeli flags after Trump declares ceasefire and re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

The ‘double-sided ceasefire’ comes less than two hours before Trump was set to unleash devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president’s deadline for Iran and threats against civilian targets loom

Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glance

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House Democrat announces impeachment push against Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Yassamin Ansari also called for Trump's cabinet officials to remove him as president.

The Guardian - US

Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act

President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with reality

The Independent UK

Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging

Donald Trump used his Monday press conference to claim the US has ‘won’ against Iran but is now threatening war crimes in future attacks

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness

Editorial: An expletive-ridden post on social media shamed the office of the US president. Its substantive message, if acted on, would be a war crime

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The Guardian - UK

Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes

Legal experts say attacking Iran’s infrastructure would constitute a war crime – but would military officers be held responsible?

The Independent UK

US airman’s ‘powerful’ first words after being shot down in Iran revealed

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International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash

A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech.

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Needs a Lot of Prayer' Because He Holds Power and Accountability—But Warnock Condemns Bigotry

Senator Raphael Warnock uses Easter Sunday to address President Trump's bigotry and misuse of religion, emphasising accountability and moral responsibility.

International Business Times UK

White House Pastor Franklin Graham Under Fire Over Claim God 'Raised Trump' To Kill 'Islamic Iranians' For 'Jewish People'

Evangelical leader Franklin Graham's prayer at a White House Easter event, likening Trump to a biblical savior against Iran, has ignited widespread criticism.

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Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

The whales died so that tankers can move faster.

The Conversation

What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.

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